Chapter 7: Balance of Tempest
The forest stirred with life as the sun rose high over the newly fortified village. The goblins bustled around, reinforcing walls and sharpening weapons under the brothers' watchful eyes.
In the clearing beyond the village, the Direwolves gathered—waiting for the final bond to be sealed.
Joshua stood at the head of the pack, his white hair flowing in the breeze. His galaxy-red eyes glimmered as he gazed at the wolves, feeling the duality of his core stir.
Balance.
His angelic half whispered of guardians—noble and protective.
His demonic half demanded predators—merciless and powerful.
He would give them both.
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"Step forward."
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Ranga led the pack, bowing low.
Joshua's voice echoed softly, carrying the weight of his will.
"From this day forward, you are no longer mere Direwolves... You are Tempest Wolves—creatures of balance."
He extended one hand, streaked with golden light.
"Those who seek to protect, I name you the Angelic Tempest Wolves."
Four wolves stepped forward, their silver fur shimmering in the sunlight. Joshua named each one—Aether, Seraph, Lumiel, and Halo. Their bodies pulsed with holy magic, their eyes gleaming gold.
Then Joshua's other hand darkened with shadows.
"Those who seek to hunt, I name you the Demonic Tempest Wolves."
Five wolves padded forward—Nyx, Umbra, Fangor, Dusk, and Abyss. Their black fur rippled, and their crimson eyes glowed with raw, predatory power.
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[Species Subclass: Tempest Wolf – Angelic]
[Species Subclass: Tempest Wolf – Demonic]
[Loyalty: Absolute]
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Ranga howled, his voice carrying through the forest. The pack followed, their new forms shimmering with divine and infernal magic.
Joshua's streaks flickered faintly as he watched them—both halves of his soul reflected in the creatures he'd created.
Rimuru stepped beside him, golden eyes wide.
"They're... beautiful."
Joshua's galaxy-red eyes pulsed softly.
"They're Tempest... just like us."
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End of Chapter 7
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